Mumbai EazyDiner Foodie Awards 2025: Raising A Toast To The City’s Culinary Stars

The second edition of the Mumbai EazyDiner Foodie Awards took place on 23rd August, 2025, at The Lalit Mumbai. The award night matched the glamour and enthusiasm the city is renowned for. It brought all the prominent figures of the city's food industry under one magnificent roof. The event was a celebration of culinary excellence and a heartfelt appreciation to everyone: talented chefs, restaurants, and their dedicated teams, who make dining out an extraordinary experience. The best restaurants in Mumbai truly had their moment in the spotlight.

The night unfolded like a grand spectacle, brimming with excitement and warmth. The evening was filled with anticipation as guests from all across the food and hospitality industry came together to celebrate the flavours, creativity, and talent that make Mumbai’s dining scene so vibrant. Ridhima Bhatnagar hosted the event with infectious energy, making the audience even more excited. Mr. Kapil Chopra, Founder of EazyDiner, lent his unique charm and presence, adding to the event’s exceptional vibes and making the evening truly memorable.

Multiple categories celebrated both fresh new talent and the city’s iconic favourites that have been shaping Mumbai’s food culture for years. From the Best restaurants in Mumbai to the Best Burger Spot, Restaurateur of the Year to the Lifetime Achievement Award, the list was diverse and thoughtfully put together.

Here’s the list of this year’s winners from the second edition of Mumbai’s EazyDiner Foodie Awards:

• The Best Cafe in a Hotel - PONDICHÉRY CAFÉ
• The Best Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Baluchi
• The Best Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Kebabs & Kurries
• The Best Sunday Brunch in a Hotel - Lotus Cafe
• The Best Asian Cuisine Restaurant in a Hotel - By The Mekong
• The Best Buffet in a Hotel - Peshwa Pavilion
• The Best All-Day Dining Restaurant in a Hotel - O22
• The Best Chinese Restaurant in a Hotel - China House Restaurant
• The Best Italian Restaurant in a Hotel - Romano's
• The Best Lounge Bar in a Hotel - AER
• New Hospitality Icon of the Year - Fairmont
• The Best Cocktail Bar in a Hotel - Gadda Da Vida
• The Best Nightclub in a Hotel - Kitty Su
• The Best Regional Cuisine Restaurant - The Tanjore Tiffin Room
• The Best Asian Restaurant (Standalone) - Global Fusion
• The Best Italian Restaurant (Standalone) - CinCin
• The Best Italian Restaurant (Standalone) - Smoke House Deli
• The Best Themed Restaurant (Standalone) - Amazonia
• The Most Celebrated Culinary Destination - GIGI Bombay
• The Best Buffet Restaurant (Standalone) - Sigree Global Grill
• The Best North Indian Restaurant (Standalone) - Khyber
• The Best Romantic Restaurant - DEA - Fire, Flair, Fermentation
• The Best Pizzeria - Si Nonna's - The Original Sourdough Pizza
• The Best Cafe (Standalone) - Earth Cafe @BKC
• The Best Modern Indian Restaurant - Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra
• The Best Modern Indian Restaurant - The Bombay Canteen
• The Best Healthy Indulgence Cafe - Sante Spa Cuisine
• The Best Mediterranean Restaurant - Kyma
• The Best Mediterranean Restaurant - Rue Du Liban
• The Best Coastal Cuisine Restaurant - Malhar Tribes Restaurant Bar
• The Best Debutant Restaurant - Scarlett House
• The Best Burger Spot in Mumbai - The Bluebop Cafe
• The Best Chinese Restaurant (Standalone) - Royal China
• The Best Japanese Restaurant (Standalone) - MIRAI Japanese and Korean Dining
• The Best Legacy Restaurant - Gaylord
• The Best European Restaurant - La Panthera
• The Best European Restaurant - The Table
• The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant - Vietnom Mumbai
• The Best Premium Multicuisine Restaurant - Luuma House
• The Ultimate Play & Dine Restaurant - Amoeba Sports Bar
• The Best South Indian Cuisine Restaurant - Banana Leaf
• The Finest Vegetarian Restaurant - Thyme & Whisk - Fine-Dine Restaurant
• The Best Mexican Restaurant - Mezcalita
• The Most Iconic Brunch Restaurant - Blah!
• The Best Continental Restaurant - Shy Cafe and Bar
• Jewel of Mumbai - ARMANI / CAFFĒ
• Jewel of Mumbai - O Pedro
• The Best Restaurant for Progressive Indian Dining - Avatara
• The Most Instagrammable Restaurant - Eve
• The Most Instagrammable Restaurant - Bağlami
• The Best Celebrity-Owned Restaurant - One8 Commune
• The Best Restaurant for Experiential Dining - Indian Accent
• The Best Chain Restaurant in Asian Cuisine - Foo Asian Tapas & KOKO
• The Best Chain Restaurant in Pan-Asian Cuisine - P.F. Chang's
• The Most Iconic Vegetarian Chain of the Year - Cream Centre
• The Best Resto-Bar Chain of the Year - Butterfly High
• The Best Cocktail Bar Chain of the Year- Hitchki
• The Best Farm-to-Table Chain of the Year - Kitchen Garden By Suzette
• The Best Payeazy Restaurant on EazyDiner - Pop Tate's
• The Best Chain Restaurant - North Indian Cuisine - Punjab Grill
• The Best Cocktail Bar (Standalone) - Cosy Box
• Super Hangout Spot - Lord of the Drinks
• The Best Party Destination (Standalone) - Nxt-Lvl Bar
• The Best Party Destination (Standalone) - Late Checkout
• The Best Taproom - Bira 91 Taproom
• The Best Rooftop Bar (Standalone) - Yuhi Rooftop Lounge
• The Best Lounge Bar (Standalone) - Rude Lounge
• The Best Brewery - Sthamba Global Brewery
• The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant - South Mumbai - Jia The Oriental Kitchen
• The Best Regional Cuisine Restaurant - South Mumbai - Folk
• The Best Regional Cuisine Restaurant - South Mumbai - Kerala Quarters
• The Best Cafe - South Mumbai - ARAKU Coffee
• The Best Debutant Restaurant - South Mumbai - The Game Palacio
• The Best Vegetarian Restaurant - South Mumbai - World Of Palates
• The Best Rooftop Restaurant - Western Suburbs - Bustle - At the Rooftop
• The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant - Western Suburbs - Yazu - Pan-Asian Supper Club
• The Best Modern Indian Restaurant - Western Suburbs - Carnival By Tresind
• The Best Casual Dining Restaurant - Western Suburbs - The Bliss Cuisine & Libations, Fine Dine
• The Best Debutant Restaurant - Western Suburbs - Kona Kona All Day Bar
• The Best Debutant Restaurant - Western Suburbs - MERCII Mumbai
• The Best Multicuisine Restaurant - Western Suburbs - Novaara Mumbai
• The Best Vegetarian Restaurant & Bar Restaurant - Western Suburbs - Balora - All Day Dining
• The Best Spot for Nightlife - Western Suburbs - AXO - Bar & Kitchen
• The Best Rooftop Restaurant - Central Mumbai - SPOTLIGHT SKYDECK
• The Best Buffet Restaurant (Standalone) - Central Mumbai - The Caravan Menu
• The Best Vegetarian Restaurant - Central Mumbai - Prasad Food Divine
• The Best Multicuisine Restaurant - Central Mumbai - Brasserie 1935 Kitchen & Bar
• The Best Cafe & Bar - Central Mumbai - KOA - Cafe & Bar
• The Best Cafe & Bar - Central Mumbai - Cafe Delhi Heights
• The Best Club - Central Mumbai - Mansionairre By The Roof
• The Best Standalone Rooftop Restaurant - Navi Mumbai - The Atrangii House Sky Lounge
• The Best Buffet Restaurant - Navi Mumbai - Courtyard Pavilion
• The Best Multicuisine Restaurant - Navi Mumbai - Indiana Waters
• The Best Nightlife Restaurant - Navi Mumbai - Tales Of Tavern
• The Best Rooftop Hotel Dining - Navi Mumbai - Nazaara
• The Best Seafood Restaurant - Navi Mumbai - Something's Fishy
• General Manager of the Year - Bhagwan Balani
• Distinguished Leader in Hotel Operations - Dhiraj Mehta
• Food & Beverage Head of the Year - Aditya Ramani
• Lifetime Achievement Award - Jyotsna Suri and Keshav Suri
• Restaurateur of the Year - Dhaval Udeshi
• Entrepreneurial Excellence Award - Gauri Devidayal
• Entrepreneurial Excellence Award - Aditi Dugar
• Excellence in Gastronomy - Rahul Akerkar
• The Most Loved Food Influencer of the Year - _hometownflavours_
• Learning & Development Star of the Year - Afreen Neha Ahmed
• The Social Trailblazer - Riyaaz Amlani
• Hospitality Industry Icon - Mr. Rohit Khattar
• Transformational Leadership in Real Estate & Hospitality - Mr. Neel Raheja
• Trendsetter in Nightlife - Mr. Keshav Suri